Stephen is currently accessing social, physical and wellbeing support at the Hospice’s Paul Bevan Wellbeing Centre, benefiting from a range of services, including Complementary Therapies, Physiotherapy and treatment for Lymphoedema, as well as a whole community of care.
Stephen says, “When I came to the Hospice I was very physically and mentally rundown, but was wrapped in a blanket of care that was social, spiritual and holistic. It was exactly what I needed. There’s a lot of joy at the Hospice and I experienced an injection of positivity, it was a perfect fusion of care.”
Stephen visits the Hospice each week. Under the 1-2-1 supervision of the Hospice’s Physiotherapy Team he uses the Rehabilitation Centre, focussing on exercises to help rebuild strength, which is very important to Stephen so he can continue to tend to his allotment and get around on his bicycle.
“The attitude of the staff and volunteers is ‘can do, can care’, and it’s clear the whole team love their jobs. The way they all work seamlessly together is nigh on perfect. It is care delivered with skill and sensitivity and that makes it so easy to receive.”